1. Product Overview

2. Main Features

1. Fully compliant with standard EtherNet/IP communication protocol, support client and server modes

2. Built-in 4 independent isolated DF1 serial ports, each port works independently without mutual interference

3. Each DF1 port supports master and slave working modes, full duplex and half duplex communication

4. Support DF1 standard frame and extended frame format, BCC and CRC checksum optional

5. Flexible serial communication parameters can be configured separately for each channel

6. Massive data point mapping function, convenient data exchange between EtherNet/IP tags and DF1 registers

7. Powerful communication diagnosis function, real-time monitoring port running status and fault information

8. Industrial grade optical isolation design, effectively suppress on-site surge and electromagnetic interference

9. Support online configuration modification, firmware upgrade and remote maintenance

10. Wide temperature range design, stable operation in harsh industrial environment

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Power Supply

3.2 EtherNet/IP Ethernet Interface

3.3 Four-channel DF1 Serial Interface

3.4 Environmental Parameters

3.5 Physical Parameters

4. LED Status Indication

5. Installation and Wiring Instructions

1. Install the gateway firmly on the DIN rail inside the control cabinet

2. Connect 24VDC stable power supply according to wiring definition

3. Connect EtherNet/IP network cable to Ethernet port to access upper industrial control system

4. Connect different DF1 serial devices to four independent serial channels respectively

5. Use dedicated configuration software to set Ethernet parameters and four-channel serial parameters

6. Configure DF1 station address, communication mode and cross-network data mapping relationship

7. Download configuration program, restart the device and complete multi-channel communication debugging

6. Communication Function

1. Realize EtherNet/IP system reading data of four groups of DF1 serial devices at the same time

2. Distribute control commands from upper EtherNet/IP host to each DF1 field equipment

3. Realize unified networking and centralized management of multiple old AB serial devices

4. Support real-time upload of equipment operating data, operating status and fault alarm signals

5. Each channel operates independently, which will not affect other normal communication when single channel fails

7. Application Scope

1. Multi-station AB old DF1 PLC equipment networking transformation project

2. On-site multiple serial frequency converters, instruments and sensors unified access control system

3. Automobile industry production line multi-channel serial equipment centralized monitoring

4. Chemical, metallurgy, water treatment and other industries old automation system upgrade

5. Intelligent workshop multi-bus mixed networking data integration scheme

6. Large-scale factory distributed serial equipment remote centralized monitoring system

8. Safety Notes

1. All wiring operations must be completed under power-off state

2. Use shielded twisted pair wires for DF1 serial signal lines

3. Reasonably set communication parameters to ensure consistent parameters at both communication ends

4. It is strictly prohibited to use the equipment beyond the specified voltage and temperature range

5. Reasonably arrange wiring paths to avoid strong current interference signal lines

6. Professional automation technicians are required to complete multi-channel parameter configuration and communication debugging